Author(s): Yahya Nawzat Yahya al-Dulaimi and Manhal Khattab Sultan al-Jawari

Abstract:
This study aimed at constructing and applying a psychological differentiation scale on soccer players in Mosul academies. It also aimed to reveal the degree of psychological differentiation among the players of the Mosul Soccer Academy. The researchers used the descriptive approach for its suitability to the objectives of the research, and the research population included the players of the soccer academies of the city of Mosul. The research sample included (252) players, who represent (59.3%) of the research population. The scale-building sample included (192) players, representing (76.19%) of the research sample. As for the application sample, it included (60) players, representing a percentage of (23.80) of the research sample. The final scale formula included (33) items distributed on (4) axes; ambition (8) items, initiative (8) items, independence (9) items, orientation towards results (8) items. The results reflected that the players of Mosul soccer academies enjoy a high degree of psychological differentiation. They have the ability to regulate emotions and correct thinking during the stress and tension caused by direct contact with the opponent.

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